Characteristics: Balanced, hoppy or complex; fruity, citrusy, spicy, piney, caramel, medium-bodied
ABV range: 7.5-11+% IBU: 65-120
Popular Double/Imperial IPA-style beers: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, Stone Ruination IPA, Victory Hop Wallop, Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Diamond Knot Industrial IPA, Epic Brewing Hopulent IPA, Weyerbacher Double Simcoe, Moylan’s Hopsickle Imperial Ale, Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA, Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA, Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, Deschutes Hop Henge Experimental IPA, Avery Maharaja, Founders Double Trouble, Knee Deep Hoptologist DIPA and Laughing Dog Alpha Dog, Devil Dog and Sneaky Pete Imperial IPA
Serving Temperature: Cool, 46-54°
Cheese Pairing Ideas: Limburger, Monterey Jack, Stilton
Food Pairing Ideas: Grilled meats, barbecue and other beef dishes and grilled salmon